Overview

• Ukraine and Lithuania signed a Letter of Intent in Kyiv to launch joint manufacture of defense products in both countries with an emphasis on developing long-range unmanned aerial systems.
• The arrangement envisions new joint ventures, expanded presence of Ukrainian firms in Lithuania, and technology exchange to accelerate production.
• Lithuania will keep 0.25% of its GDP dedicated to military assistance for Ukraine through 2027.
• Ukraine’s defense minister met U.S. Special Presidential Envoy General Keith Kellogg, praised the PURL initiative for enabling rapid delivery of U.S. weapons and technologies, and reviewed frontline assessments with senior commanders.
• Kyiv handed documents to the U.S. side for a proposed presidential-level “Drone Deal,” identified ramping ammunition and drone output as a top priority, and discussed developing robust security guarantees with partners.